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A.A.S. / Certificate

Expected Hours for A.A.S. Degree

63

Expected Hours for Certificate

24

What is Medical Office Concentration?

The Associate of Applied Science degree (A.A.S.) in Administrative Professional Technology prepares individuals for employment in today’s dynamic workplace environment. Graduates will be equipped to adapt to the continual change that evolving technology demands.

What will I learn?

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to do the following:

  1. Demonstrate skill development in software applications.
  2. Perform electronic and routine office procedures.
  3. Prepare documents pertinent to an office environment.
  4. Explain proper management protocol for office files.
  5. Demonstrate use of specialty vocabulary through effective office communication.
  6. Develop decision-making and problem-solving skills.

What are my options at Cleveland State Community College?

Cleveland State Community College Program Options:

Administration Professional Technology Programs


  • Administrative Professional Technology Certificates:
    • Complete your certificates in less than a year!
      • Business Office Option
      • Legal Office Option
      • Medical Office Option

  • Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degrees:
    • Two-year Degrees
      • Business Office Concentration
      • Legal Office Concentration
      • Medical Office Option

Accreditation Information

This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), which is a leading specialized accreditation association for business education supporting, celebrating, and rewarding teaching excellence. ACBSP accredits business, accounting, and business-related programs at the associate, baccalaureate, master, and doctorate degree levels worldwide and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Every quality business program worldwide is accredited.

ACBSP Accredited

Business Department Mission Statement:

The business department empowers future leaders through exceptional business education, with a focus on fostering innovation, ethics, and leaderships skills. Our mission includes a commitment to continuous assessment, ensuring students acquire the knowledge and skills needed for success.

Program Results:

What are my options to pay for this degree?

  • Apply for financial aid at www.FAFSA.gov
  • A student is encouraged to apply early for financial aid. He/she must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the FAFSA Renewal Application as soon as possible after October 1 to ensure that the Financial Aid Office receives the Institutional Student Information Record and other documents prior to the priority deadline. July 1st is the priority deadline for applying for the fall semester and December 1st for the spring semester.

Program Schedule

Download the Program Schedule as a PDF


ADMN 1305*

Business English

3

ADMN 1309*

Records Management

3

GEN 1010

First Year Seminar

3

ADMN 1302*

or

BUSN 1302

Keyboarding/Formatting I

 

or

Keyboarding with Word Processing

 

3

ADMN 1306*

Medical Terminology I

3

Fall Semester Milestones
  • FINANCIAL AID ALERT-If you plan to receive aid, the priority deadline to apply or renew your FAFSA and submit any requested documentation is July 1. Please consult a financial aid specialist and the business office prior to the start of classes to check on fees/expenses and to ensure that you are in good standing.
  •  
  • Work with your advisor to discuss spring registration. Remember, advising is key to success!

Spring Semester

ADMN 1308*

Office Procedures

3

ADMN 1311*

Word Processing I

3

ENGL 1010

English Composition I

3

ADMN 1312*

Keyboarding/Formatting II

3

MATH 1530

Introductory Statistics

3

Spring Semester Milestones
  • Successful completion of ADMN 1302/BUSN 1302 required for progression to ADMN 1312.
  •  
  • Successful completion of learning support required or two years of high school algebra for MATH 1530.
  •  
  • FINANCIAL ALERT-Please consult a financial aid specialist and the business office prior to the start of classes to check on fees/expenses and to ensure that you are in good standing. If this is your first term of enrollment and you plan to receive aid, the priority deadline to apply or renew your FAFSA and submit any requested documentation is December 1.
  •  
  • Work with your advisor to discuss fall registration. Remember, advising is key to success!
  •  
  • Cooperative Education and Service-Learning Experience are great ways to gain hands-on experience in your career field and make sure your selected career is a good fit for you. These experiences are also great to share in future job interviews and resumes.  Email coopeducation@clevelandstatecc.edu for more information. 

Fall Semester

ADMN 1313

Spreadsheet Applications

3

ADMN 2303

CPT Coding

3

ECON 2100

or

ECON 2200

Principles of Macroeconomics

or

Principles of Microeconomics

3

PHIL 1040

Introduction to Ethics

3

COMM 2025

Fundamentals of Communication

3

Fall Semester Milestones
  •  
  • Successful completion of ADMN 1306 required for progression to ADMN 2303.
  •  
  • FINANCIAL ALERT-If you plan to receive aid, the priority deadline to apply or renew your FAFSA and submit any requested documentation is July 1. Please consult a financial aid specialist and the business office prior to the start of classes to check on fees/expenses and to ensure that you are in good standing.
  •  
  • Work with your advisor to discuss spring registration. Remember, advising is key to success!
  •  
  • Be sure to report your completed, approved Service-Learning hours at http://srvc.tbr.edu/ to be eligible for a Service-Learning Student Recognition Award at graduation. Need assistance? Email service_learning@clevelandstatecc.edu.

Spring Semester

ADMN 2304

Introduction to Electronic Health Records

3

ADMN 1310

Business Communications

3

ADMN 2307*

Medical Transcription

3

ADMN 2311

ICD-PCS Coding

3

ADMN 2395

APT Internship

3

Spring Semester Milestones
  • FINANCIAL ALERT-Please consult a financial aid specialist and the business office prior to the start of classes to check on fees/expenses and to ensure that you are in good standing.
  •  
  • Successful completion of ADMN 2303 required for progression to ADMN 2311.
  •  
  • Congratulations!  After you complete this semester’s courses and maintain an overall 2.0 GPA, you will be a Cleveland State graduate.
  •  
  • Upon completion of ADMN 2307, you will have also completed all courses required to earn a certificate in Administrative Professional Technology: Medical Office Option.
  •  
  • Apply to graduate by completing the online Intent to Graduate form under the Graduation Tab within Registration Tools & Forms on Cougarnet.
  •  
  • Complete program test and exit exam in the Testing Center. Schedule to take your exams by going to mycs.cc/testing.
  •  
  • Be sure to report your completed, approved Service-Learning hours at http://srvc.tbr.edu/ to be eligible for a Service-Learning Student Recognition Award at graduation. Need assistance? Email service_learning@clevelandstatecc.edu.

What is Medical Office Certificate?

The Associate of Applied Science degree (A.A.S.) in Administrative Professional Technology prepares individuals for employment in today’s dynamic workplace environment. Graduates will be equipped to adapt to the continual change that evolving technology demands.

What will I learn?

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to do the following:

  1. Demonstrate skill development in software applications.
  2. Perform electronic and routine office procedures.
  3. Prepare documents pertinent to an office environment.
  4. Explain proper management protocol for office files.
  5. Demonstrate use of specialty vocabulary through effective office communication.
  6. Develop decision-making and problem-solving skills.

What are my options at Cleveland State Community College?

Cleveland State Community College Program Options:

Administration Professional Technology Programs


  • Administrative Professional Technology Certificates:
    • Complete your certificates in less than a year!
      • Business Office Option
      • Legal Office Option
      • Medical Office Option

  • Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degrees:
    • Two-year Degrees
      • Business Office Concentration
      • Legal Office Concentration
      • Medical Office Option

What are my options to pay for this degree?

  • Apply for financial aid at www.FAFSA.gov
  • A student is encouraged to apply early for financial aid. He/she must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the FAFSA Renewal Application as soon as possible after October 1 to ensure that the Financial Aid Office receives the Institutional Student Information Record and other documents prior to the priority deadline. July 1st is the priority deadline for applying for the fall semester and December 1st for the spring semester.

Program Schedule

Download the Program Schedule as a PDF


Fall Semester

ADMN 1305

Business English

3

ADMN 1309

Records Management

3

ADMN 1306

Medical Terminology I

3

ADMN 1302

Keyboarding/Formatting I

3

Fall Semester Milestones
  • FINANCIAL AID ALERT-If you plan to receive aid, the priority deadline to apply or renew your FAFSA and submit any requested documentation is July 1. Please consult a financial aid specialist and the business office prior to the start of classes to check on fees/expenses and to ensure that you are in good standing.
  •  
  • Work with your advisor to discuss spring registration. Remember, advising is key to success!

Spring Semester

ADMN 1308

Office Procedures

3

ADMN 2307

Medical Transcription

3

ADMN 1312

Keyboarding/Formatting II

3

ADMN 1311

Word Processing I

3

Spring Semester Milestones
  • Successful completion of ADMN 1302/BUSN 1302 required for progression to ADMN 1312.
  •  
  • FINANCIAL ALERT-Please consult a financial aid specialist and the business office prior to the start of classes to check on fees/expenses and to ensure that you are in good standing. If this is your first term of enrollment and you plan to receive aid, the priority deadline to apply or renew your FAFSA and submit any requested documentation is December 1.
  •  
  • Congratulations!  After you complete this semester’s courses and maintain an overall 2.0 GPA, you will complete your one year certificate.  Apply to graduate with your certificate by completing the online Intent to Graduate form under the Graduation Tab within Registration Tools & Forms on Cougarnet.
  •  
  • Work with your advisor to discuss the possibility of continuing on to complete your Associate of Applied Science Degree in Administrative Professional Technology, Medical Office Option.  Courses taken for your certificate will apply to the AAS degree. Work with your advisor to discuss fall registration.
Career Community Contact
Administrative Professional Technology Email

aptprograms@clevelandstatecc.edu

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